Biotechnology Department will scan 20,000 Indian genomes
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has planned to scan nearly 20,000 Indian genomes to develop diagnostic tests that can be used to test for cancer. The scanning will take place …
Read MoreIndia test-fires Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM). QRSAM has been indigenously developed by the DRDO for the Indian Army. …
Read MoreThe extent of groundwater over-exploitation, state by state
According to Jal Shakti Ministry, groundwater resources are over-exploited in 1,186 out of 6,881 “assessment units” (blocks, talukas, watersheds etc) in India. Punjab has the highest extent of over-exploitation (79% …
Read MoreEAM S Jaishankar stresses on better connectivity between India, MGC countries to boost economic growth
Recently,the 10th Mekong Ganga Cooperation(MGC) Ministerial Meeting was held in Bangkok,Thailand. During the meeting,India’s foreign Minister has emphasised on better connectivity between India and other member countries of the MGC …
Read MoreHow a biometrics-based token system is reducing chaos on railway platforms
The Western and Central Railways have introduced a biometrics based token system(BTS).The system seeks to streamline the process of boarding unreserved coaches. This system was introduced as passengers with general …
Read MoreLalit Kala Akademi celebrates 65th Foundation Day
Ministry of Culture has organized an event to celebrate the 65th Foundation Day of Lalit Kala Akademi. Union Minister of Culture has said that ministry is starting the cultural mapping …
Read MorePMUY: States’ help sought for 8 cr LPG connections
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked for State governments support to achieve the eight crore free cooking gas connection distribution target under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana …
Read MoreRs 25,000 crore tenders cancelled or modified to promote Make in India products
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) has cancelled or modified government tenders worth over Rs 25,000 crore. This decision was taken to change the conditions of the tenders …
Read MoreThe Article of Contention: Why Article 35A has always been controversial
Article 35A of the Indian Constitution empowers Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define state’s permanent residents and their special rights and privileges. The law was inserted in the Constitution through …
Read MoreRecycle, reuse to be mantra of resource efficiency policy
Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has proposed a draft National Resource Efficiency Policy 2019.The policy aims to streamline the efficient use of resources with minimum negative impact on …
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